Post: Scientist E (Last Date to apply 18/May/2026)
🔹 1. Basic Information
- Post Name: Scientist ‘E’
- Pay Level: Level 13 (7th CPC)
- Pay Scale: ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900
- No. of Posts: Not specified (vacancy-based)
🔹 2. Nature of Organization & Role Context
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NDTL is:
- A national anti-doping laboratory
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Accredited by:
- National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025)
- World Anti-Doping Agency
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Core work:
- Testing urine & blood samples in sports
- Advanced drug analysis & research
👉 The Scientist ‘E’ role is a senior scientific leadership position in this ecosystem.
🔹 3. Recruitment Method (Composite)
Candidates can apply via:
✔ Deputation / Short-Term Contract
- From Central Govt / State Govt / PSU / Autonomous Bodies
✔ Promotion
- Internal eligible candidates (as per rules)
🔹 4. Eligibility Criteria
🏛 Service Eligibility
Applicant must be:
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Holding:
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Analogous post
OR - 5 years regular service in Pay Level 12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200)
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Analogous post
🎓 Educational Qualification
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PhD in:
- Chemical Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- From UGC/AICTE recognized institution
💼 Experience Requirement
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Minimum 10 years post-doctoral experience in:
- R&D / scientific activities in drug analysis
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Out of which:
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At least 2 years in leadership role, involving:
- Scientific administration
- Planning/designing research programs
- Execution/management of scientific projects
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At least 2 years in leadership role, involving:
🔹 5. Desirable Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with:
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Experience in:
- Drug analysis / sports dope testing
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Knowledge of:
- ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems
- Quality assurance processes
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Strong research profile:
- Publications in reputed journals
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Expertise in:
- Drug metabolism
- Pharmacokinetics
🔹 6. Age Limit
- Maximum: 56 years
- Applicable for deputation candidates
- As on closing date of application
🔹 7. Deputation Tenure
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Maximum period:
- 4 years (including prior ex-cadre deputation)
🔹 8. Application Process
📌 Submission Mode
- Through Cadre Controlling Authority only
- Direct applications not accepted
🔹 9. Mandatory Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Prescribed application form (Part A, B, C)
- APAR/ACR for last 5 years
- Vigilance clearance
- Integrity certificate
- Statement of penalties (last 10 years)
- Cadre clearance
👉 Incomplete / late / improperly forwarded applications = rejected
🔹 10. Application Form Structure
📄 PART A – Applicant Details
Includes:
- Personal info (DOB, category, contact)
- Education details
- Employment history
- Current pay & role
- Qualification matching
- Additional achievements
📄 PART B – Employer Verification
- Eligibility confirmation
- Vigilance status
- Penalty records
- Cadre clearance
- Integrity verification
📄 PART C – Checklist
Must include:
- Application form
- APARs (or NRC if missing)
- Vigilance clearance
- Integrity certificate
- Penalty statement
- Cadre clearance
🔹 11. Key Responsibilities (Implied from Role Level)
Although not explicitly listed, Scientist ‘E’ is expected to:
- Lead drug testing & anti-doping research
- Manage scientific programs & lab operations
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Ensure compliance with:
- WADA standards
- ISO/IEC 17025
- Supervise teams and research projects
- Contribute to policy and scientific advancements
🔹 12. Important Notes
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Applications must be:
- Verified by employer
- Free from disciplinary issues
- NDTL reserves the right to:
- Reject applications without reason
🎓 Educational Qualification
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Computer Science / Electronics & Communication / IT)
OR -
MCA
OR -
M.Sc. (IT)
👉 From a UGC/AICTE recognized institution
🎂 Age Limit
- Maximum: 56 years (as on closing date)
💼 Experience
- Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in electronic data processing
Must include:
- Database/data administration
- Website content management
- Internet operations
- Handling bulk e-communications
Service Requirement (Deputation):
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Holding analogous post
OR - 3 years regular service in Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
Desirable:
- E-system development & administration
- Software installation, testing, upgrades, maintenance